What to Expect:

This is a networking opportunity for MTI students who are attending college in the fall of 2021.   You will meet with Maryland technology businesses who offer internships to college students.  You will learn about what they do, what type of internships they offer, and about their internship application process.   Due to current conditions meetings will be remote. 

You will speak with representatives about your accomplishments to date and your goals for the future.  Ideally you will include how FTC has allowed you to acquire the skills that are valued in today’s workforce.  For example:

• Team work

• Problem solving

• Grace under pressure

• Communication

• Enthusiasm for STEM

• Resiliency when faced with failure

During the course of the interview you are encouraged to speak about your Ultimate Goal robot (your team's MTI submission video will be shared with the interviewers) focusing on your specific contributions to your team and the lessons you’ve learned over the course of your FTC experience.   

Please note, internships will not be offered on the spot at the MTI 2021.   This is a networking opportunity for students who are interested in internships in the summer of 2022 and beyond.  You will need to go through a formal application process in order to secure a position. 

What are the Advantages?

You will make connections with internship providers.  They will get to know you, what drives you and about your future goals. In turn, you will learn about the work these organizations do and what they have to offer. When you apply for an internship you will now have someone within the company who has met you and is able to provide much more information to the hiring agent about how you can contribute to the company’s success.  

How Will this Work?

The first step is to email a current resume by midnight EDT on July 11, 2021 to mdtechinvitational@gmail.com.  It will be forwarded on to the tech businesses participating in the program for review.   After the interview you are encouraged to remain in contact with the representatives.  Be sure to touch base and let them know how your first year of college is going.  It will be important to keep the connection current and pay attention to internship application deadlines.  

What Tech Businesses are Participating?

Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory 

The MTI intern networking program presents a unique opportunity for graduating seniors to network with hiring managers from the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (JHU/APL).  JHU/APL, a longtime supporter of the MTI,  is a world-renowned institution focused on applied research directed at making contributions to solving our nation’s critical challenges.  JHU/APL hires talent across the scientific and engineering spectrum and is particularly interested in meeting students with backgrounds in software, real-time embedded systems, controls, sensors, mechanical engineering, modeling and simulation, etc - - all of which are a good match with the FTC program.  Last year, APL provided access to hiring managers from the Space Exploration Sector, and this year we are planning to also welcome hiring managers from the Force Projection Sector.

Here is a sample of the work going on in each of these areas:

JHU/APL Space Exploration Sector

JHU/APL prepares to launch the DART mission

JHU/APL Builds the Propulsion and RF Modules for the Europa Clipper Mission to Europa

JHU/APL Force Projection Sector

APL trains AI which Bests Human Fighter Pilot in AlphaDogfight Trial at Johns Hopkins APL

APL developed Autonomous Swarming Boats Make Great Waves at Navy and Marine Corps Exercise

Please note - United States Citizenship is required to intern with APL.

Stanley Black & Decker - Is also taking part in the program!  

Questions?  Please direct them to mdtechinvitational@gmail.com